Brazilian model Alessandra Ambrosio knows how to make the most of life’s simple joys. In a series of stunning photos on Instagram, she’s surrounded by dramatic skies, breathtaking landscapes, and peaceful water as she takes a moment to embrace the calm. Whether she’s staying active with beach volleyball, taking a dip, or spending time with her pets, Alessandra prioritizes her health and happiness with a balance of movement, nature, and relaxation.
1. She swims
She takes a dip to stay fit, as seen in this video on Instagram. According to Better Health, “swimming is a good all-round activity because it keeps your heart rate up but takes some of the impact stress off your body, builds endurance, muscle strength and cardiovascular fitness, helps you maintain a healthy weight, healthy heart and lungs,” and more.
2. She plays volleyball
She finds ways to have fun and stay active outside of the gym, as well, like playing beach volleyball out in the sun. “Ready to serve 🏐☀️#beachvolleyball #calilife #endlesssummer,” she said on Instagram, on a slideshow of photos of her serving some fierce competitiveness.
3. She gets outside
She spends time outdoors, taking a dip even when the water is chilly. “Cold pond therapy 🐒🌿☀️ #kauai #freshwater #waterfall,” she said on Instagram, on a series of photos and videos with her friends. According to UC Davis Health, “when we're in urban environments or the office all day, we can experience sensory overload, resulting in tension and mental fatigue. Studies have shown that our minds and bodies relax in a natural setting. This increases feelings of pleasure and can help us concentrate and focus more effectively, according to studies in the National Library of Medicine.”
4. She has pets
Spending time with her dogs brings her happiness. “Double the trouble, twice the fun! 🐶❤️ Cinnamon & Phoenix,” she said on Instagram, on a slideshow of photos of her and her two dogs. According to UC Davis Health, “most owners would agree that a pet can improve your mental health in many ways. Their constant love, care, daily structure, and needs can fill us with purpose. The love and companionship they provide in a home is proven to help reduce stress and anxiety, ease feelings of loneliness, provide unconditional love and support, create a calming presence, [and] give a sense of purpose for pet parents.”
5. She works out
She works hard in the gym, incorporating workouts with kettlebells, the stairmaster, the treadmill, weight training, ab workouts, and more to keep herself feeling strong and fit. “Welcome to my @technogym. Perfect way to start the new year!!! #TechnogymRun #LetsMoveForaBetterWorld,” she said on Instagram.
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